Life With Your Dog

When walking a dog that is reactive to other dogs & people (or even when walking a puppy) we must have a level of awareness of what's in the environment around us. Be a few steps ahead of your dog so that you can prepare your training technique, avoid a dangerous situation or making a negative experience for your pup. Be proactive in how you wish to prepare your dog to a situation, try not to be reactive with your dog. Dogs like to follow strong leaders. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

In this Q&A episode we have a question from Erika via Instagram. Erika is asking for advice on the over-protective nature of her Cane Corso mix. Topics covered: Have good leash handling, Don't reinforce undesirable behaviour, Set your dog up for success - avoid too much social pressure, Existential food rewards, Be confident and plan for interactions, and  Communicate effectively to people. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

This week we welcomed our first guest! We were very lucky to be joined by Glenn Cooke of The Canine Paradigm. We often reference Glenn & Pat's podcast on this show so it was great to sit down (remotely via Zoom) with Glenn. He is a long-time friend and mentor of Panos.  Glenn has been successfully training people and their dogs for more than 26 years. His expertise ranges from basic obedience and behavioural problem solving for family pets, seminars for trainers in the dog industry, right through to the highly specialised training and development of law enforcement, detection and sporting dog roles. Glenn's podcast, The Canine Paradigm, can be found at http://www.thecanineparadigm.com/ Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

Taking a break from our usual Q&A episode, this week Panos sits down by himself to mull over what dogs have taught him in his many years of working alongside these majestic creatures. In these uncertain times that bring increased anxiety, dogs have the ability to take us out of our HEADS and bring us more into our BODIES. Anxiety is a fear of the unknown FUTURE - while dogs can bring us into the PRESENT!  We teach dogs to live in our society, while our dogs teach us to live in the now. Being present is a side effect to this understanding. Keeping up with routine with our dogs even though you can slip out of yours. If you have training goals with your dog, the ritual of training and practice is further strengthening your discipline with a new skill, project or goals of our own. Dogs are optimistic, and this encourages us to be more positive even when we feel down and out. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

This episode comes to you from Coronavirus quarantine! Luke has been unwell so we took precautions and recorded this remotely over the internet. "Punishment" can be a highly controversial topic within the dog training industry. There can be serious animosity between the balanced and force-free communities. However the smart approach is to realise that both can learn from one another and meet in the middle.  Many terms can be misconstrued, but even putting a dog in "time out" or withholding pats counts as punishment! Many people who claim to never use punishment are very likely using it without acknowledging this... Panos goes through many different examples and scenarios, drawing on his personal experiences of dog training to navigate this controversial but NECESSARY topic for your dog's long term wellbeing. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

In these times of uncertainty and anxiety, some are forced into lockdown, some are home for self isolation quarantine & others are having to work from home.   What does this mean for our dogs? Panos talks about opportunities for training, exercise and not getting distracted by your dog while working from home.    Maintain structure, but switch up the routine as much as possible. See the opportunities rather than the negatives in this pandemic.   We hope and pray that you and your family are doing ok in the trying times. Our best survival technique is staying happy, healthy and strong, learn from our dogs, be in the present moment and look after family and community.    Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on.   Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

This week we discuss the benefits of play, and different styles of play with dogs. A game of tug or fetch can be used to reward behaviours in your training. It becomes a relationship-building exercise to help strengthen your bond. Play also provides the opportunity to teach dogs to follow commands in high states of arousal, which can improve impulse control. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

This week's question comes from Nick. He's asking a question relevant to a lot of people who adopt or buy dogs simply because they "feel bad" for them. Panos dives deep into what are the motivations and mistakes people can make, how to think clearly about purchasing a new dog for the home, and some ways to fix the mistakes that have been made. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com  

Hot on the heels of one of our MOST POPULAR episodes on REACTIVE dogs (ep08), this week we look at strategies for dealing with FEARFUL dogs. Panos goes through some personal experiences he's had in his almost 10 years as a trainer, and specific strategies to handle a fearful dog. Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com    

Most of us are used to LURING in order to get the dog to do the DOWN command. Here Panos goes through some alternative techniques to achieve the same result without luring!  Thank you for listening, and please enjoy the show! If you did, please hit Subscribe and leave us a review or 5-star rating in the podcast app that you found us on. Find us online >> Panos @ www.noochspooches.com.au >> Luke @ www.kizunacanine.com.au >> www.facebook.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> www.instagram.com/lifewithyourdogpodcast >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZpEKM7GxXngp5k0yxhCRqA >>  www.lifewithyourdogpodcast.com